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Croup - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD on Jun 21, 2022


Glossary

Stridor: A whistling sound made when inhaling or breathing in air. Sometimes a similar sound is made when exhaling.


Trachea: The windpipe in the respiratory tract.

Larynx: The voice box in the respiratory tract.

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